today is my birthday

HUZZAH!! I passed the written test!!

Today was the absolute last day that I could renew my Drivers License, so I did! I missed only 2, so, unlike you-know-who (aka the MITM) I passed on my first try!

I had to share this tidbit because I passed on the very first try!!!

A funny thing happened while waiting to have my photo taken, the two younger women behind me were complaining because they had to take new pics and weren't wearing any make-up. I, on the other hand, not only wasn't wearing make-up, I had pulled my hair up into a curly ponytail (think Pebbles from the Flintstones) and was wearing dangly earrings! As I told the young women, at my age I really no longer cared how the photo looked! We all had a good laugh! And yes, when the DL arrives I'll share the pic with all y'all!

UPDATE: This is me at 19:17 today!

Today marks 3 days after Christmas and 3 days until my birthday!

...not that I'm counting.

But yes, instead of doing the "I'm counting down the entire month of December" this year, it's just days. OK, what actually happened is that Christmas was on Monday this year, and that threw me off completely in terms of what day of the week it was. If it weren't for my MAC and phone, I would have been lost regarding the actual day I was experiencing.

Also, hanging out with the Krewe is an ongoing event that transcends knowing where one exists in the continuum. (Or it could have been the liquid refreshments.)  So, here we are now, 3 in and 3 out with a NYE/Birthday party with a surprise theme because super nana can NOT have a party without a theme! There will be pictures. (of the cake, I'm sure.)

Now y'all are up to speed on the happenings around here! In about an hour, we'll be feasting on raw oysters accompanied by lemon wedges, hot sauce, crackers, and white wine! 

Huzzah, and see y'all soon! xoxo

Happy Christmas to all y'all...

 ...and a Happy Monday for all the Bah Humbug folks!

Today BGM woke us at 7AM singing her rendition of Last Christmas played on empty wrapping paper tubes! IF I'd been more awake I would have recorded it and shared the agony joyful sound of a kid wanting to open presents!

We had Super Nana's Christmas Coffee cake and massive amounts of coffee, then opened presents. The MITM made a mound of scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and more coffee for those of us who absolutely still needed to wake up! 

Happy, Happy, and Merry, Merry to all, and enjoy whatever you do today!

We're off to the Captain and Stretch's place for Christmas dinner with all of the Krewe!

xoxox

Today was a California Lobster Boil!

 Hiding behind the paper towel roll is the MITM's assistant, BGM!

The two started this morning around 11:30 with BGM periodically opening the refrigerator to remind the lobsters that today was their last day alive! Red potatoes, fresh corn, mussels, clams, and, of course, the lobsters! The MITM made a neat pouch for the seasonings, a cup or so of white wine, and my sole responsibility the drawn butter completed the meal prep! Super Nana was the hostess with the mostest and the Dancing Lady shared the bounty with us. The rest of the Krewe were unavailable today, so more for us we missed them and toasted them frequently! 

It was beyond delicious!

Our Christmas Eve Eve luncheon was a success followed by an early Christmas present for me - a box of See's Bordeaux Chocolates!

Tomorrow is prep day for Super Nana's  Annual Christmas Breakfast  Spread! (are you noticing a theme around the holidays here?)  After presents and breakfast (and a nap) Christmas dinner will be with Captain Chaos, Stretch, BKC, The Kid and her Beau, Doc, and The Dancing Lady! Stretch's  Mom, Dad, her sister, and her Beau, and probably a bunch of friends will round out the party.

Of course, there will be pictures!

Before I go, here's a photo that BKM took earlier.

The MITM tending the pot!

Hey, Sweetpeas!

 Today is Christmas Eve, Eve, Eve according to BGM, so here I am! 

It's been rainy here in Lalaland, and also a bit colder than usual, so my reaction was to shut down, mentally and physically. I've missed all y'all and even seeing some of you on those other social media sites reminded me how much fun blogging can be. Also, how much work it can be to try and formulate/articulate all the random thoughts that float around in my head. And, sweetpea, it can get really busy in there.

So, there you go. Or rather, there I go.

I'm not sure where to start right now. Lots of things are happening, some that can't be shared just yet. Other things that I'm not even sure how to share. But that's life isn't it? 

Focus seems to be eluding me right now. Which is probably a sign to stop, go tobed, and try again tomorrow. So, I'll hit publish and see you tomorrow.

xoxo

WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT, America?

 Disgraced former representative George Santos (if that's his real name) is now making money doing Cameo videos! Are we so insanely foolish that this is something worthwhile to not only pay for, but send to a friend?  George Santos tale of enrichment beggars belief. (The link will take you to the msnbc article.) SweetMarySunshine, folks, isn't it enough that we are still dealing with TFG* and his grift? Why are we PAYING a fucking narcissist grifter to continue his?

I seem to only be posting negative stuff right now but trust me, I have been self-censoring A LOT, friends, which is probably why I've been hit and miss commenting and posting here.

It's December and this year seems oddly depressing. Maybe it's my upcoming birthday or the end of the year or just the fact that 2024 is looming as the possible end of democracy. Am I overly pessimistic? Or just realistic? 

Somebody tell a joke. 

So, there you go. I am saddened by the continued inhumanity we are seeing in the world. The continued slaughter of innocents here and abroad. The death toll here in the USA continues to rise because the NRA holds far too many politicians in their grasp and sensible gun laws will not be passed. I am finding it more and more difficult to see the so-called light at the end of the tunnel. 

But then, a little face says to me, "Look at this!" And for a moment, I remember that there is hope and goodness in the world and I have to smile!

photo taken by BGM today after trimming the tree

Happy Holidays wherever you are and whatever you celebrate! I'll be back probably feeling slightly less low down and blue, my heart full of sorrow (a candy cane if you know what song that lyric is from)!

*The Fat Git

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